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Warning : MAJOR looter Ahead for Guardians of the Galaxy Annual # 1!Groot ’s fate among theGuardians of the Galaxyhas formally been confirmed following his 2023 baddie epoch . Out of all the new stories that Marvel released throughout 2023 , one of the most shocking was undoubtedly in Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing’sGuardians of the Galaxyseries . The storyline featured the Guardians facing off against their friend , Groot , as he took a villainous turn by becoming an entity known as Grootspace . However , later progeny would undo this villain arcby revealing that he was actually the submarine , on a pursuit for galactic renewal . Now , this history has officially come to an end , and the final issue has officially confirmed Groot ’s destiny .
InGuardians of the Galaxy Annual#1 , a hard agitate engagement between the Grootified Guardians andStar - Lord ’s sister , Empress Victoria , end withDrax sacrificing himself to grant Groot to bloom . The resultant role is the rebirth of a variety of heroes who were purportedly dead , like Super - Skrull and Hercules . In the ending , the Guardians all go their separate room , but Rocket ends up coming face - to - face with an old supporter .
Guardians of the Galaxy Annual # 1comes from the originative squad of writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing , creative person Kev Walker , color creative person Matt Hollingsworth and letterer Cory Petit .
Groot has officially been converted into his classic Flora Colossus form . It ’s absolutely heartwarming to see Rocket and Groot reunite , specially after Groot ’s separation from the team was what led to Rocket himself entrust the Guardians .
Rocket and Groot’s Reunion Confirms Groot’s Selflessness
" Groot ’s military action were selfless , but he knew it would come at the cost of his protagonist ' relationships . "
What ’s interesting aboutthis sweetened minute between the two friendsis how it rectifies Groot ’s actions throughout the plot line . In the outset , it was a huge mystery regarding why Groot would rick to villainy , if he decided to become Grootspace with his own free will . However , Rocket at long last confirms that Groot knew what he was doing by taking a scary raw form . He recognize that what he was doing was for the benefit of the wandflower , and that even though it would stimulate botheration for his friends , it was something that needed to be done . In fact , fan can see Rocket ’s emotion when he cite that he could sense Groot was in full control the whole time by visit his acquaintance in the eyes of the Grootfalls he fritter down . In the end , Groot ’s actions were selfless , but he knew it would come at the cost of his friends ' relationships .
Groot ’s catch phrase is illustrious , but the true explanation for it is an accidental mistranslation , from his first meeting with the Guardians .
What’s Next for Groot and the Guardians?
" It ’s a bittersweet end for the fan - favourite cosmic squad , but in a way , it ’s a fitting conclusion … "
As of correctly now , the Guardians of the Galaxy have formally part follow Drax ’s forfeit . Star - Lord has formally hung up his mantle and moved on to be with his babe , while Nebula has teamed up with a different group of heroes , will Gamora behind to be on her own . It ’s a semisweet conclusion for the fan - favorite cosmic squad , but in a way , it ’s a fitting conclusion , similar to how the MCUconcluded their storey inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 . It ’s entirely possible that the Guardians could reunify once again , but writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing have confirm in an epilogue that for now they ’ve " fetch them to a intermission of well - pull in ataraxis . "
Of of course , fans can await to see Groot , Rocket , Gamora , Star - Lord , Nebula and other fan - favorite make a return in future military issue , but not necessarily as a team anytime soon . Still , this footrace boast Groot ’s supposed turn to villainy has been one of their most defining arcs as it explore who they were as a squad , as well as how well Groot holds them all together . Now thatGroothas officially returned , theGuardians of the Galaxyfeel whole once again , even if they have gone their separate way .
Guardians of the Galaxy Annual # 1 ( 2024 )
Guardians of the Galaxy Annual # 1is available now from Marvel Comics !
